MorDictionary

Defining everything from neologisms, hyperspecific phrasings, lexical bundles, eponyms, and word parts to foreign languages. This subreddit is also a place to appreciate other dictionaries, dictionary entries, vocabulary, and more. We also like to see lexicographical web components, lexicographical video games, and anything else lexicographical here.

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The only strong association I have with the term “stateside” is the PinkPantheress song “Stateside.” Anymore fun ideas for giving the dictionary entry more personality?

Posted 13th Mar 2026u/MorDictionary

I think the entertainment industry definition is too broad, and I was forcing the definition a bit to fit the example sentence better.

Posted 29th Apr 2026u/MMMurdoch

What videos, photos, artwork, etc., do you think would pair well with MorDictionary’s entry for “Senectitude”?

Posted 22nd Apr 2026u/MMMurdoch

Should I avoid phrasing like “usually used once, but may be repeated” in definitions? Something may be true in many cases, but including it in a definition feels a bit too definitive or certain. It does seem tempting to use that kind of phrasing to clarify the connotations of terms, though.

Posted 13th Apr 2026u/MorDictionary

How would you improve the dictionary entry for "mud pies"?

Posted 12th Apr 2026u/MurdochMaxwell

Reddit user “u/Amazing” shared a fun list of obscure words on r/Vocabulary.

Posted 11th Apr 2026u/MurdochMaxwell

Right now, we have this silly, brain-rotty meme video paired with the entry for “dendrophilia.” I’m not really sure it’s the best choice for the entry, but it’s memorable, which might be the idea behind a good dictionary entry, in my opinion.

Posted 21st Mar 2026u/MorDictionary

Paroxysm (n.): A sudden, intense burst of emotion or physical reaction—rage, laughter, pain.

Posted 1st Mar 2025u/MorDictionary

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